Great Zen Mountain Sect Leader Huang Lie arrived. On the way, he went to check the empty Sky Jade Sect land.
Sky Jade Sect didn't do anything to disrupt this.
A blessed land that the Heavenly Jade Sect had taken a liking to in the Southern State was naturally not too bad. The Great Zen Mountain was also prepared to settle there.
Before they arrived, Niu Youdao, Shang Chaozong and the others were already waiting at the north city gate. The entire north city gate was guarded and ordinary citizens weren't allowed to enter.
Great Zen Mountain had many people. They sent messages along the way. Shang Chaozong also knew the location of Huang Lie and the others.
Hundreds of riders galloped from the official road and stopped at the city gate. Niu Youdao and the others were already there to welcome them.
Both sides were naturally courteous. Niu Youdao introduced Huang Lie and Shang Chaozong to each other.
Huang Lie was in a good mood. Great Zen Mountain finally jumped out of the encirclement of two countries. Being in South State was definitely better than North State. Along the way, he found that South State was well governed.
When they entered the city, Huang Lie was in the middle. Niu Youdao and Shang Chaozong accompanied him on the left and right. The three walked side by side, chatting and laughing along the way.
When he saw Niu Youdao again, Huang Lie had a higher opinion of him. Not mentioning anything else, just his relationship with Mister Yu Cang was enough to make him look up to him.
The higher ups of Great Zen Mountain followed behind them, accompanied by Lan Ruoting and the others.
When they arrived at the Provincial Governor's Mansion, a sumptuous banquet was unavoidable.
After the noisy banquet, when they left with Niu Youdao, Huang Lie mentioned, "I heard that Little Brother turned into four birds again?"
Knowing what the other was thinking, Niu Youdao chuckled and flipped his fingers. "If Sect Leader Huang is still interested, I will keep my word!"
Guan Fangyi had a face of annoyance. They said it was a gift for her. Now that it was being sold at a low price, it would be weird if she was happy.
It was something that could be bought for five million. It would be a waste not to take something that could be easily earned for a few million. After the elders in the sect heard the news, they all tried their best to persuade Huang Lie to buy it.
Huang Lie was clear in his heart that they all wanted to bask in the limelight in the future. Since he, the Sect Leader, had said that he would not enjoy the limelight alone, the ones who would normally order around were naturally the Elders.
However, Huang Lie still sighed pretentiously. "There are many people in the Great Zen Mountain and many places to spend money. The relocation this time will cost a lot too. I can only squeeze out five million."
Niu Youdao immediately invited, "Then let's go take a look. You can buy whichever one you like, Sect Leader Huang."
Huang Lie turned around and asked the elders, "Shall we go and take a look?"
"Alright!" All the elders agreed.
A group of people came to Niu Youdao's courtyard and saw four large birds with bright eyes. They surrounded them and looked at them.
These birds had a limited lifespan. Of course, if he wanted to buy one, he would buy the youngest one so that it could be used for a longer period of time.
Of course, things like lifespan couldn't be generalized. The so-called lifespan was only a rough estimate.
In the end, like all animals, it was related to their natural constitution or how well they took care of themselves. Some could live a few more years, while others of the same age would die earlier.
In the end, the few elders unanimously picked the Black Jade Condor that looked the most handsome. After flying it a few times, they were all very satisfied.
Huang Lie then had someone take out five million gold notes to Niu Youdao. The gold notes landed in Guan Fangyi's hands.
Thus, that Black Jade Condor returned to the Great Zen Mountain and was taken away by the people of the Great Zen Mountain.
Afterwards, they also talked about official matters. During the banquet, things that couldn't be said in front of Shang Chaozong, things that had nothing to do with Shang Chaozong, and things that didn't require Shang Chaozong's decision.
Fei, Zheng, and Xia were all present. Niu Youdao mentioned the distribution of benefits in Nanzhou. He also had many people on his side, so he had to have a place to stay.
Naturally, he wouldn't give in if he could. Huang Lie prepared to bargain and asked, "How big of a place do you want?"
Niu Youdao: "I just want Qingshan Commandery to stay. After all, there are people from several sects. Now that the Great Zen Mountain has full control of Nanzhou, it's easy to make mistakes. If something happens, those sects can help take care of it. Sect Master Huang, you won't even give me a commandery, right?"
"Daoye!" Fei Changliu and the others were a bit anxious. The three sects had spent so much effort, and they could only squeeze into the territory of one commandery?
Niu Youdao raised his hand at the three, indicating that they shouldn't be impatient and that he had his own arrangements.
Only one commandery. Huang Lie was a bit surprised. He looked at the reactions of Fei Changliu and the others and said Slowly, "If it's just Qingshan Commandery, I have nothing to say. I can make the decision now, but can Little Brother make the decision?"
Niu Youdao: "I will give the three sects an explanation."
Huang Lie said decisively, "Okay, then it's decided!"
Niu Youdao raised his hand. 'Pa!' he struck his palm to seal the oath.
Then, Niu Youdao let the people from the three sects leave and invited Huang Lie to walk alone. The two left the courtyard and strolled in the garden.
On the way, Niu Youdao asked, "How long will it take for the people from Bei Zhou to come back?"
Huang Lie: "Around a month. The three sects want a smooth handover, so I have to cooperate. Oh right, I heard that Little Brother is going to stay in Qingshan Commandery and not come to the prefectural city? "
Niu Youdao: "I am a man of my words. Since Nanzhou has been given to the Great Zen Mountain, I won't stay in the prefectural city and interfere. I will keep my distance. The Great Zen Mountain will see my sincerity in the future."
Huang Lie was satisfied with these words and nodded. "Little Brother is a smart person. It's good for everyone to live in peace."
Niu Youdao: "But things are different now. It's best if the Great Zen Mountain sends a true expert to the Provincial Governor's Office."
"You are worried about the Yan Imperial Court?"
"Sect Leader Huang is wise. In the past, Shang Chaozong wasn't worth Shang Jianxiong messing with Yan Dynasty. The price paid was too high. Now that Shang Chaozong is a threat to Shang Jianxiong's throne, Shang Jianxiong will stop at nothing. In the past, there were many disturbances and the Imperial Court was wary of Nanzhou. Once the handover of Bei Zhou is over and everything is settled, the Imperial Court will stop at nothing. What I am most worried about is that the Imperial Court will try to drive a wedge between us. Will Sect Leader Huang not be affected? "
This was also the reason why Niu Youdao gave up profits and hoped to pacify the Great Zen Mountain.
Huang Lie had considered that too. Staying in Beizhou was a problem and coming here would mean trouble too. However, comparatively speaking, this place was better. Beizhou was in such a mess and Great Zen Mountain had no choice but to let go.
Huang Lie didn't say if he would be affected or not. "Am I so easy to drive a wedge?"
Niu Youdao knew that a sect couldn't be emotional and couldn't place hopes on the relationship between individuals. As long as the benefits were enough to move Great Zen Mountain, there was nothing to drive a wedge. "I just want to remind Sect Leader Huang that within Yan Dynasty, there are many sects that are eyeing Nanzhou. There are also many sects that have good relationships with the Imperial Court. In terms of relationship with the Imperial Court, how is Great Zen Mountain that betrayed Yan Dynasty? Will someone incite the Imperial Court to replace Great Zen Mountain? "
"Yan Dynasty is extremely sick and no one knows when it will collapse. When chaos starts, any promise that Shang Jianxiong gave Great Zen Mountain will be useless … "
Huang Lie interrupted, "You think too much. Right now, Great Zen Mountain seeks stability and needs time to grow. If they can be moved by promises, they will be moved in Bei Zhou and won't be able to reach Nanzhou. As long as Nanzhou is not in chaos internally, Great Zen Mountain won't mess with Nanzhou. "
Niu Youdao nodded and said, "That is good. As long as Nanzhou is not in chaos internally and everyone is united, the present Yan Dynasty doesn't have the power to invade Nanzhou. "
As they spoke, the two walked into the garden. Huang Lie paced and sighed, "Not having the power to invade is one thing, but I fear that they will use unscrupulous methods to cause trouble here."
Niu Youdao, "Great Zen Mountain only needs to protect Nanzhou and stabilize the rear for me. I will deal with those small tricks, there is no need for Great Zen Mountain to worry. At most, I will borrow some manpower from Great Zen Mountain when necessary."
Huang Lie glanced and didn't continue with the disappointing words, "Let's take one step at a time, we will talk about it when the time comes. Right, Long Xiu wants me to pass a message to you. "
Niu Youdao said, "I'm all ears."
Huang Lie, "Nothing much, Long Xiu said to go to Xiao Yao Palace when you are free."
"Me to Xiao Yao Palace? Did he say what it is? "
"I am just passing a message, I don't know what Long Xiu wants to do."
The two chatted as they walked around the garden a few times, talking about everything that needed to be discussed. This was also one of the reasons why Niu Youdao came here.
Both sides parted ways. Just as Niu Youdao returned to his courtyard, Fei, Xia, and Zheng came to greet him. How could they not be anxious to divide a prefecture's territory among their three families?
Niu Youdao knew what they were thinking and raised his hand, indicating for them to not be impatient. They entered the pavilion together and sat down before saying, "The stability of Nanzhou is the overall situation. Don't focus on the small profits in front of you, look at the long term."
Xia Hua smiled bitterly, "Daoye, we know the long term, but it is useless to look at the long term. We have to think about the present. If we go back with this result, we will not be able to explain to our sect's disciples."
Niu Youdao said, "Heavenly Jade Gate, get lost. Give me three million yuan a year from the profits from the wine sales. You three can divide the rest. The wine you brew will be split among your three families."
His words rendered the three speechless. Since the other party was willing to give them such a large share of the profits, what else could they say?
To Niu Youdao, this was one of the gains from chasing away the Heavenly Jade Gate.
Guan Fangyi who was listening felt her heart ache …
In the evening, Shang Chaozong once again hosted a banquet for the Great Zen Mountain party.
Not long after the banquet ended and Niu Youdao returned to his side, Meng Shanming, who was in a wheelchair, was pushed in.
Niu Youdao came out to greet them. After they entered the living room, Meng Shanming waved his hand, signaling for Luo Daan to leave.
After the tea was served, Niu Youdao took the initiative to ask, "Commander Meng, is something the matter?"
Meng Shanming chuckled, "Nothing much. I heard that Daoye will be returning to Qingshan County tomorrow morning. Why don't you stay for a few more days? "
Niu Youdao shook his head slightly, "You all have a lot of things to do. My presence here will only delay your work."
Meng Shanming did not force the issue, "It's like this. Today, the Princess went to look for the Prince. The Princess wants to return to Qingshan County with Daoye."
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